Have fun on holidays to Split

                                             

Split is a popular destination for holiday buffs, thanks to its rich history and outstanding cultural landmarks. The local beaches of Split are popular amongst tourists and locals alike, with pebble-sand shores, surrounded by beautiful parks. Around the Marjan Park area you'll find a number of the most popular, with coffee bars along the promenade to relax in after a day of exploring the local culture. However you'll be in for a unique sight once you arrive. The locals of Split spend much of their time enjoying a water game developed in the area known as Picigin, similar to a form of handball. The more adventurous may want to join in - thanks to the game's relaxed and informal nature, you shouldn't have any problem finding people to play with!

Avax-car offers you the opportunity to plan your own holiday programme making sure you get to see the parts of this historic and lively city.

Marjan Hill - Split car hire

Marjan is a hill on the peninsula of the city of Split, largest city of Croatia's Dalmatia region. It is covered in a dense Mediterranean pine forest and completely surrounded by the city and the sea, making it a unique sight.

It is also the setting for numerous beaches and jogging trails as well as tennis courts and the city ZOO, all surrounded by the scenic forest. The tip of the peninsula houses the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries. Marjan is 178 m tall and offers a view of the entire city, the surrounding islands.

For the visitor, Marjan contains lovely walks through pine woods and a couple of important churches including the church of Sv. Nicholas on Marjan, 15th century Church of Our Lady of Seven Sorrows, 15th century church of church of Sv. Jere and 9th century church of St. George. Several other churches that used to stand on Marjan have been destroyed over the centuries, but the remains of the early 9th century the church of Our Lady of Spinut can still be found.

Around the coastline of Marjan are several coves and bays which are popular with bathers. Also along the southern edge are the Mestrovic Gallery & Museum and the Holy Cross Chapel, both important tourist attractions.To find the best price on car hire in Split, compare prices online now and save money on walk-up prices by pre-booking.